In 2022, the average size of a single-family home built for sale in the United States amounted to 2,522 square feet. Although in the past five years American homes have been shrinking, since 1975, they have almost doubled in size. This trend towards larger homes seems illogical given that the average size of families has shrunk over the same period.
Why are American homes so large?
Homes in the U.S. are among the largest in the world, only surpassed by Australia. There are thought to be several reasons for this, including the concentration of wealth in the country, and the deeply engrained driving culture which means that cheaper land outside city centers is easily accessible.
Where are the largest homes located?
The size of homes also varies regionally, with the largest homes being located in wealthy, urban areas and in the South. Large homes, or McMansions as they’re often called, are especially popular in Texas. Although Charlotte (North Carolina) was at the top of the ranking in 2021.
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US Census Bureau. (April 2, 2023). Average size of floor area in new single-family houses built for sale in the United States from 1975 to 2022 (in square feet) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/529371/floor-area-size-new-single-family-homes-usa/
US Census Bureau. "Average size of floor area in new single-family houses built for sale in the United States from 1975 to 2022 (in square feet)." Chart. April 2, 2023. Statista. Accessed July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/529371/floor-area-size-new-single-family-homes-usa/
US Census Bureau. (2023). Average size of floor area in new single-family houses built for sale in the United States from 1975 to 2022 (in square feet). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/529371/floor-area-size-new-single-family-homes-usa/
US Census Bureau. "Average Size of Floor Area in New Single-family Houses Built for Sale in The United States from 1975 to 2022 (in Square Feet)." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Apr 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/529371/floor-area-size-new-single-family-homes-usa/
US Census Bureau, Average size of floor area in new single-family houses built for sale in the United States from 1975 to 2022 (in square feet) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/529371/floor-area-size-new-single-family-homes-usa/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
Average size of floor area in new single-family houses built for sale in the United States from 1975 to 2022 (in square feet) [Graph], US Census Bureau, April 2, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/529371/floor-area-size-new-single-family-homes-usa/